This red was a favourite for sports models and was mostly used on machines made for the USA with 'Indian' badges. It also featured on the famed 1959 - 1961 Royal Enfield Fury. Other red variants were also introduced at this time. Cherry red was seen on the 500cc Meteor Minor, Prince 2-stroke and 350 Clipper in 1959, Flame was used extensively throughout the range in the early 1960s and Candy Apple red was bestowed upon mid-1960s 736cc Interceptors.
Name: Redditch red
Category: Classic 350s
Colour: Red
This red was a favourite for sports models and was mostly used on machines made for the USA with 'Indian' badges. It also featured on the famed 1959 - 1961 Royal Enfield Fury. Other red variants were also introduced at this time. Cherry red was seen on the 500cc Meteor Minor, Prince 2-stroke and 350 Clipper in 1959, Flame was used extensively throughout the range in the early 1960s and Candy Apple red was bestowed upon mid-1960s 736cc Interceptors.
| ENGINE | |
| Type: | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Aircooled |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 346cc |
| Maximum Power: | 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition System : | Transistorised Coil Ignition |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate |
| Gearbox: | 5 Speed Constant Mesh |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump |
| Fuel Supply: | 15 W 50 API, SL Grade & above, JASO MA |
| Air Cleaner: | 29mm, Constant Vacuum Carburettor Paper Element |
| Engine Start: | Electric/Kick |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION | |
| Type: | Single downtube, using engine as stressed member |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm |
| Length | 2180 mm |
| Width | 790 mm |
| Height | 1080 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 187 Kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Ltr |
| BRAKES & TYRES | |
| Tyres Fr. | 90/90 - 19 |
| Tyres Rr. | 110/90 - 18 |
| Brakes Front | 280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper |
| Brakes Rear | 153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding |
| ELECTRICALS | |
| Electrical System | 12 volt - DC |
| Battery | 12 volt, 8 Ah |
| Head Lamp | 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN |
| Tail Lamp | 21 W / 5 W |